International Relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 6/15/26
The hosts dissect Donald Trump's controversial memorandum of understanding with Iran, framing it as a disastrous surrender that financially benefits Iran and exposes the US's weakened global standing.

Paul Craig Roberts & Stanislav Krapivnik: The American Blockade Is OVER - Russian Attacks on Kiev
Paul Craig Roberts and Stanislav Krapivnik assert that Israel's relentless expansionist agenda, backed by a compromised US government, is driving Middle East conflicts, while Russia's hesitant approach in Ukraine prolongs a war that could have been swiftly won.

Meltdown Over Patriotic UFC at White House, w/ Glenn Greenwald, & Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Speaks Out
This episode unpacks the legal aftermath of the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni sexual harassment suit, critically analyzes the US-Iran 'ceasefire' deal, and skewers celebrity hypocrisy and media bias surrounding a White House UFC event and the Knicks' NBA Championship.

UPDATE: Trump’s Iran Peace Deal, Israel’s Move to Sabotage It and What to Expect Next
An expert analyst breaks down the specifics of the Trump administration's Iran peace deal, detailing its components, the motivations behind it, and Israel's perceived efforts to derail it, while critiquing US foreign policy in the Middle East.

“Destined To COLLAPSE!” Trump’s Iran War Deal Angers Israel
A heated debate unpacks the controversial Trump-Iran deal, revealing deep divisions among US allies and analysts over its effectiveness, economic consequences, and implications for regional stability.

Iran Peace Deal. Gas Prices Fall. UFC Fighter Disrespects Michelle Obama. Warrior Poet #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a range of critical topics, from a Middle East peace deal and its economic ripple effects to social justice issues, brand building lessons from the NBA, the power of Black storytelling, women's health transformation, and community violence prevention.

LIVE: Trump Faces RECKONING in IRAN!! | The Weekend Show
Legal analysts dissect Donald Trump's perceived failed Iran policy, arguing it's driven by domestic political gain, has humiliated the US on the world stage, and irrevocably damaged international alliances and American democratic institutions.

BREAKING: Iran Ceasefire Extended - No Peace Deal Signed - IRGC Infighting Escalates
The widely reported 'peace deal' between the US and Iran is actually just a 60-day ceasefire extension, marked by significant diplomatic concessions, internal Iranian infighting, and continued regional military actions.

Mark Sleboda: Trump & Iran’s Final Move – Deal Within REACH?
Mark Sleboda dissects the geopolitical 'noise' surrounding a potential US-Iran deal, arguing that Iran holds escalatory dominance and that US diplomatic incompetence, coupled with Israeli influence, makes any lasting agreement highly improbable.

BREAKING: Strike on HEZBOLLAH Command Center REVEALS Regime's TWISTED Strategy | TBN Israel
This episode exposes Iran's 'ring of fire' strategy, where seemingly disparate conflicts around Israel are orchestrated by Tehran, and challenges Western narratives with an Arab Christian Israeli perspective.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Warns Israel – Leave Occupied Territories or Final Deal Is DEAD
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar argues that Iran's non-negotiable demands for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and US disengagement from Israeli military support are the critical roadblocks to any lasting deal, exposing the US's compromised position.

LIVE: Iran Deal FAILS - Trump & IRGC Talk Pre-Deal Agreement - Oil Shortage Begins In Iran
Despite conflicting claims of a 'peace deal' between the US and Iran, no final agreement has been reached, with both sides maintaining red lines while Iran faces escalating domestic fuel shortages due to a US-led blockade.

Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever
Professor David N. Gibbs analyzes the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the potential for a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, highlighting Iran's strategic upper hand and the decline of US hegemony.

BREAKING: Trump Delivers SHOCK ANNOUNCEMENT, INSTANT COLLAPSE!
Luke Beasley dissects former President Trump's repeated false claims about an Iran peace deal, Elon Musk's trillionaire status amidst economic hardship, and Hunter Biden's surprising rise in public sympathy through radical authenticity.

Jeremy Scahill: Iran Fears Trump MENTALLY ILL
Jeremy Scahill reveals that Iranian negotiators have enlisted senior psychologists to craft communications with Trump, believing he is 'mentally ill' and erratic, severely complicating US-Iran deal negotiations.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 6/11/26
The hosts dissect Donald Trump's erratic pronouncements on a supposed Iran deal, his alleged market manipulation, and the politicization of the World Cup, all while raising concerns about his cognitive fitness and the broader implications for American society.

PBS News Hour full episode, June 11, 2026
President Trump halts Iran airstrikes citing a nearing deal, while Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner face protests over a luxury resort in Albania, SpaceX prepares for a record-breaking IPO, and the Justice Department undergoes significant internal changes under Trump's influence, all as the World Cup kicks off amid extreme heat concerns.

LIVE: Trump CALLS FOR IMMINENT INVASION…THEN SURRENDERS!!! 6/11/2026
Donald Trump's dramatic reversal on an imminent Iran invasion, followed by a 'deal,' is framed as a calculated act of market manipulation driven by personal financial interests and external pressures, rather than genuine foreign policy.

WATCH: Trump signs proclamation opening more protected ocean areas to commercial fishing
President Trump signs a proclamation reopening vast ocean areas to commercial fishing, claiming it will boost the U.S. seafood industry and lower costs, while also discussing an imminent Iran nuclear deal and criticizing past environmental policies.

Trump is Drowning Us in Lies—On Purpose (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how the Trump administration employs a 'firehose of falsehoods' strategy to obscure reality in foreign policy and domestic issues, prioritizing online engagement over real-world outcomes or human impact.

BREAKING: U.S. Resumes Strikes on Iran. A Clean Exit Is Unlikely. Tucker and John Mearsheimer React.
Tucker Carlson and John Mearsheimer argue that recent US strikes on Iran expose the profound limitations of American power, economic interdependence, and moral authority, predicting Iran will emerge stronger while US influence wanes due to self-defeating foreign policy driven by external lobbies.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran & US Just ATTACKED Each Other – FULL-SCALE WAR Next?
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing how the US orchestrated a 'pretext' for a pre-planned three-pronged military operation aimed at Iran's uranium, while Iran strategically closed the Strait of Hormuz to isolate US naval forces.

PBS News Hour full show, June 10, 2026
The US-Iran conflict escalates with new strikes and a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving US inflation to a three-year high, while domestic politics grapple with intelligence program reauthorization and deep ideological divisions.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: The American ATTACK on Iran has BEGUN - Iran's Upscale Retaliation Coming
Larry Johnson asserts that the US attack on Iran is a deliberate act to scuttle peace talks, driven by Zionist influence, and predicts a sustained escalation with severe economic consequences and Iranian retaliation.